The Massachusetts Sibling Support Network supports siblings of people with disabilities across the Commonwealth. We strive to create welcoming communities for siblings that are inclusive, empowering, and provide needed answers. We are a leader in promoting the sibling voice at tables across Massachusetts as we provide direct sibling support services, including educational presentations and information and referral support.

The National Autism Association‘s ASD & Siblings toolkit is a guide created to help parents understand and address feelings and challenges often experienced by children who have a brother or sister with autism. This resource is free and available by clicking here.

The Autism Society of America has created a webpage for siblings, which offers resources focused on how to cope with the experience of having a brother or sister with autism. Click here to access their resources.

The Organization for Autism Research produced several resources focused on autism siblings, including a parent’s guide to supporting siblings, a teen sibling guide, and a young sibling booklet. To access their guides, click here.

The Rare Epilepsy Network has compiled a list of resources for siblings of those with rare genetic disorders and special health care needs and can be viewed by clicking here.

SibStrong is a growing digital and physical network that allows siblings of people with disabilities to connect with fellow siblings, access resources and receive support. You can join meetups in person or online.

Sibshop is a curriculum based support network used throughout the United States and Canada and in Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Argentina, Ecuador, Iceland, Ireland, England, Italy, Malta, Singapore, and Turkey. It is the first national program dedicated to the life-long and ever-changing concerns of millions of brothers and sisters of people with special health, developmental, and mental health concerns. To find a Sibshop or create your own, click here.

The Sibling Leadership Network offers information about state chapters, sibling conferences, as well as policy & advocacy tools to help adult siblings become informed advocates. Learn more by clicking here.

YogAbility for Siblings provides an opportunity for individuals to practice a variety of yoga postures, stretches, breathing techniques, and meditation Open to individuals of all ability levels!

The Massachusetts Sibling Support Network supports siblings of people with disabilities across the Commonwealth. We strive to create welcoming communities for siblings that are inclusive, empowering, and provide needed answers. We are a leader in promoting the sibling voice at tables across Massachusetts as we provide direct sibling support services, including educational presentations and information and referral support.